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Libya Elections: Mahmoud Jibril beat Islamist rivals beats Islamists in vote

July 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A moderate Islamic coalition led by wartime prime minister Mahmoud Jibril beat Islamist rivals in Libya’s landmark election, results showed on Tuesday, but it was not yet clear who would dominate the new assembly as all sides scrambled to woo … read more »

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Libya’s Jibril in election landslide over Islamists

July 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The moderate National Forces Alliance of wartime prime minister Mahmoud Jibril scored a landslide victory over rival Islamist parties in Libya’s first free national election in a generation, partial tallies showed on Thursday. Counts from across the North African country … read more »

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Wartime PM Jibril takes early lead in Libya vote

July 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Wartime rebel prime minister Mahmoud Jibril took an early lead in Libya’s national assembly election, according to partial tallies released on Monday that pointed to a weaker than expected showing for Islamist parties. If confirmed that trend would set Libya … read more »

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Who Pulled Trigger on Gaddafi?

October 21, 2011 by benim

Graphic images of Muammar Gaddafi after he was shot dead have been seen around the world – but who pulled the trigger remains unclear. Libya’s interim prime minister Mahmud Jibril said he had been shot in the head “in crossfire” … read more »

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PM warns of political ‘chaos’ in Libya

October 20, 2011 by benim

Tripoli – Libya’s interim premier warned politicking among the victorious former rebels risks plunging the country into chaos before it has been fully liberated, as Muammar Gaddafi’s forces kept up their dogged resistance in his hometown Sirte on Thursday. Mahmud … read more »

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Libya’s NTC names new Cabinet

October 4, 2011 by benim

Benghazi – Libya’s transitional leaders have named a new Cabinet and have vowed to step down after the country is secured, a move designed to show the North African nation is moving on even though fighting persists and Muammar Gaddafi … read more »

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Libya back to world community at UN

September 25, 2011 by benim

New York – Libya’s de facto Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril told the United Nations on Saturday his country has been reborn after toppling Muammar Gaddafi and appealed for the release of remaining frozen Libyan assets. “A new Libya is coming … read more »

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